Xplora 4 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 4 and Garmin epix Gen 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xplora 4 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm -
Height 56.5 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 50 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Blue | Pink Slate steel
BAND Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Blue | Pink -
CAMERA Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
CPU Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type 8909W -
BATTERY Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 4 Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery -
Compliant Standards IP68 -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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